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Research Senior Scientific Director, Head of Hit ID and Sample Management (Automation) (BOSTON)

Date Posted: Jun 28, 2026
Yearly: USD 212000.00 - USD 333190.00
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    Location Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Sep 26, 2026
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Job Description

Overview

Takeda Pharmaceutical is looking for a Senior Scientific Director to lead the Hit Identification and Sample Management function in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This role focuses on enhancing high-throughput screening and sample management capabilities, integrating AI and lab automation, and ensuring operational excellence across various therapeutic areas.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and evolve capabilities in high-throughput screening and sample management.
  • Oversee screening strategies for small molecules, ensuring robust assay execution and hit identification.
  • Drive scientific excellence in screening principles, statistics, and assay performance metrics.
  • Champion integration of AI and computational approaches for hit selection and data analysis.
  • Direct operation and continuous improvement of automated storage systems and workflows.
  • Develop and execute a strategy for HTS and sample management aligned with portfolio priorities.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated hit discovery solutions.
  • Lead, inspire, and develop a large organization of scientists and operational staff.

Required skills

  • PhD with 15+ years or MS with 21+ years or BS with 23+ years of relevant experience
  • Significant industry experience in high-throughput screening and sample management
  • Experience managing libraries greater than 1 million samples
  • Strong knowledge of screening statistics, data quality metrics, and quantitative analysis methods
  • Hands-on and strategic expertise in HTS and assay execution
  • Experience operating large integrated automated storage systems
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong strategic mindset with the ability to build capabilities
  • Experience with DNA-Encoded Libraries (DEL) preferred

What the company offers

  • Base salary range of $212,000.00 - $333,190.00
  • Eligibility for short-term and long-term incentives
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan and company match
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid volunteer time off and company holidays
  • Up to 120 hours of paid vacation
  • Up to 80 hours of sick time annually

Skills Required

Company Overview

Takeda Pharmaceutical
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Takeda Pharmaceutical is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing better health and a brighter future to people worldwide. We focus on developing innovative medicines based on profound science and patients' needs, actively engaging in... Read More

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